Marketing Communications Specialist Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at General Motors prior to the amalgamation of Vauxhall and General Motors (The RateMyPlacement Team) Met a great set of people. Great team to work in and had so much exposure to marketing communications in a large company

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • We had so many good times and great work was always fun to do and not hard!

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had enough to do my job, but enjoyed the learning on the job aspect of my placement too.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some crazy days but some so so days! Working hard was well rewarded.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had ownership of a £1million search account and was the main day-to-day project manager of most of my campaigns. Had support on things I didnt quite know about.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I know what it takes to be successful to do know

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I felt that at times if I wasnt there it would be quiet.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some road bumps, but that was due to the turmoil f the company, not the HR team

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had a lot of great guidance from my peers. If i wanted to be in a meeting I was allowed. I was able to pick the brains of those around me.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

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    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I have never met a better set of people, and I'm quite popular!

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

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    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Scotland

November 2009

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